College Search Websites: College View

Three directional arrows on a pole, labeled "Good" in green pointing left, "Better" in red pointing right, and "Best" in blue pointing upward—perfect for comparing college search websites.

Good Better Best Steet SignsThe College View website is a comprehensive search website along the lines of Big Future and College Data in that it includes more than just the search function. The site includes information on Financial Aid and the Application Process. It also has sections on Campus Life and Careers & Majors. The Student Lounge is basically a selection of posts and other resources from College Confidential which is done by the same company.

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College Search Websites: College Results Online

A rolled diploma tied with a red ribbon rests on top of various official documents, beside the screen displaying college results online.

Graduation DiplomaThe Education Trust’s College Results Online website is based on the Integrated Postsecondary Education System (IPEDS) which is the same data used by the College Navigator reviewed last week. Obviously the differences between the two sites will be presentation, access, and selection of the data available.

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College Search Websites: College Data

Family using College Data to search for colleges

Man sitting and looking at websitesThe College Data Your Online College Advisor website has a variety of interesting features besides its College Match service.  Registered users can track college admission results based on test scores and GPA entered by other website users. They can also calculate their chances for admissions at different colleges and estimate net cost.

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